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and the item before you this morning is a five under thousand dollar grant from the u.s. department of homeland security for a program called the buffer zone protection program. this will provide additional security for sensitive infrastructure in the bay area, through things like improvement to strengthen and fortified the physical plant of the site, by installing barriers or blast walls, installing security systems. the grant will provide additional security at three sites selected by homeland security officials, in consultation with the sfpd. the board has seen the script before. one of them was approved unanimously in 2008. the two main points is that there are no local matching funds required for the grant and no new positions created. i am happy to answer any questions you might have. supervisor chu: thank you. i do not believe we have a budget analyst report for this item. supervisor kim? supervisor kim: i have two questions. i was just curious as to what examples of infrastructure needs we may be able to fund through this grant. >> one of the challenging things of
and the item before you this morning is a five under thousand dollar grant from the u.s. department of homeland security for a program called the buffer zone protection program. this will provide additional security for sensitive infrastructure in the bay area, through things like improvement to strengthen and fortified the physical plant of the site, by installing barriers or blast walls, installing security systems. the grant will provide additional security at three sites selected by...
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we have 104 plants in the u.s. of those 23 reactors have the same design as the reactor as at fukushima number 1. the two nuke plar power plants in california is located 185 miles south of san jose. tonight, though, we go to diablo canyon to see what's being done to make sure what happens in japan doesn't happen here. with health risk rising in japan, the california state university system isn't taking any chances with student safety. csu shutting down programs in japan and helping get students out. universities are also coordinating evacuations for students in the bay area from japan who want to go home. we're in san francisco, and jean, you talked to students in the bay area and japan suddenly engulfed by this situation. >> reporter: administrators at san francisco state are racing to get students studying in japan home, and at the same time there are students here from japan. some say if they had the money, they would get on the next flight to japan to go home and help family. pictures of the devastation in japa
we have 104 plants in the u.s. of those 23 reactors have the same design as the reactor as at fukushima number 1. the two nuke plar power plants in california is located 185 miles south of san jose. tonight, though, we go to diablo canyon to see what's being done to make sure what happens in japan doesn't happen here. with health risk rising in japan, the california state university system isn't taking any chances with student safety. csu shutting down programs in japan and helping get students...
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. >>> u.s. forces launched a third straight night after tacks against targets in libya, including capitol of tripoli. the pentagon says muammar gaddafi's forces are scattered, and now isolated following attacks. and today in chile, the president reiterated the u.s. mission is to protect civilians from the threat pose bid gaddafi. >> not only was he carrying out murders of civilians, but... he threatened more. said we'll show no mercy to people who lived in benghazi. >> they admit two sides could be in for a long stalemate with gaddafi clinging to power once bombing ends. >> and this is barry bonds trial got underway seven and a half years after they raised questions about steroid use among pro athletes. >> there is a sampling today. a nurse assistant from berkeley. a livermore man, a vietnam veteran and a mill valley investment banker, part of a jury that the defense team is calling intelligent, fair, and thoughtful. >> there is barry bonds in court today as his trial began. a jury of eight wome
. >>> u.s. forces launched a third straight night after tacks against targets in libya, including capitol of tripoli. the pentagon says muammar gaddafi's forces are scattered, and now isolated following attacks. and today in chile, the president reiterated the u.s. mission is to protect civilians from the threat pose bid gaddafi. >> not only was he carrying out murders of civilians, but... he threatened more. said we'll show no mercy to people who lived in benghazi. >> they...
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thanks. >> top u.s. commander in afghanistan says the military is on pace to withdraw forces there as planned this summer. general david petraeus said the armed services committee that coalition troops have made significant gains in recent months, however, he says the progress made is reversible if the u.s. doesn't proceed wisely. >> it is calorie that much difficult work lies ahead with our afghan partners to expand our gains in the face of the expected taliban spring offensive. nonetheless, the hard fought achievements in 2010 and 2011 have enabled the nato transition board to recommend initiation this spring of transition to afghan lead in several provinces. >>> petraeus says he understands the frustration of the american people regarding the ten-year war but it's important to keep al-qaeda and taliban from reestablishing themselves. >> if your health insurance company is health net, your data may have been compromised. they can't account for two hard drives. they believe they contained the health rec
thanks. >> top u.s. commander in afghanistan says the military is on pace to withdraw forces there as planned this summer. general david petraeus said the armed services committee that coalition troops have made significant gains in recent months, however, he says the progress made is reversible if the u.s. doesn't proceed wisely. >> it is calorie that much difficult work lies ahead with our afghan partners to expand our gains in the face of the expected taliban spring offensive....
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thanks. >> top u.s. commander in afghanistan says the military is on pace to withdraw forces there as planned this summer. general david petraeus said the armed services committee that coalition troops have made significant gains in recent months, however, he says the progress made is reversible if the u.s. doesn't proceed wisely. >> it is calorie that much difficult work lies ahead with our afghan partners to expand our gains in the face of the expected taliban spring offensive. nonetheless, the hard fought achievements in 2010 and 2011 have enabled the nato transition board to recommend initiation this spring of transition to afghan lead in several provinces. >>> petraeus says he understands the frustration of the american people regarding the ten-year war but it's important to keep al-qaeda and taliban from reestablishing themselves. >> if your health insurance company is health net, your data may have been compromised. they can't account for two hard drives. they believe they contained the health rec
thanks. >> top u.s. commander in afghanistan says the military is on pace to withdraw forces there as planned this summer. general david petraeus said the armed services committee that coalition troops have made significant gains in recent months, however, he says the progress made is reversible if the u.s. doesn't proceed wisely. >> it is calorie that much difficult work lies ahead with our afghan partners to expand our gains in the face of the expected taliban spring offensive....
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and china accounts for about 10% of u.s. exports your still feeling its stock would have a big impact? >>rob: not nominal, over time. in the first week at a lot of delays, things put off and question marks. northern japan that hit, not all of japan not of china or south korea. other markets that could take those goods and read transport them. it is a big story, very dramatic. it will work itself out. >>pam: think the biggest issues, will be mainly delays in getting parts delivered and things like that? >>rob: some of the electricity issues are problematic, some city conductor issues will be fired up and tie. toyota will look for parts. a lot of economics were not talking about japan in a big consumer nation. if it was the united states it would be a disaster economically. this is the social and human disaster. i certainly would want to beat the shot group was to build these nuclear power plants across the united states. >>pam: overall its relatively minimal. >>rob: relatively. >>pam: should i use my r i a to pay off by credi
and china accounts for about 10% of u.s. exports your still feeling its stock would have a big impact? >>rob: not nominal, over time. in the first week at a lot of delays, things put off and question marks. northern japan that hit, not all of japan not of china or south korea. other markets that could take those goods and read transport them. it is a big story, very dramatic. it will work itself out. >>pam: think the biggest issues, will be mainly delays in getting parts delivered...
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this is a report funded by the u.s. national institute of health. doctors found that people who get between six and eight hours of sleep had the most success in a weight loss program. if you're sleeping less than six hours and if your stress levels are high, you will not be able to focus on making behavioral changes. >>> officially, we've known this for a long time, but now, it's official. breaking up with your boyfriend or girlfriend can be painful, literally. doctors did a study with people who had been recently dumped. they showed them photos of their recently detached partners. they discovered feelings from romantic rejection actually caused real pain by triggers a pain matrix in the brain. >> i've done that study many times. >> unfortunately, so have i. >> back in with moment with geo cleany possibly taking the witness stand. stay with us. scrub goes to the source ng micro-bead wiping out flakes before they flake. new selsun blue deep cleansing. >>> gossip columnists are businessing that george clooney is on the list of defense witnesses of a t
this is a report funded by the u.s. national institute of health. doctors found that people who get between six and eight hours of sleep had the most success in a weight loss program. if you're sleeping less than six hours and if your stress levels are high, you will not be able to focus on making behavioral changes. >>> officially, we've known this for a long time, but now, it's official. breaking up with your boyfriend or girlfriend can be painful, literally. doctors did a study with...
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despite the nuclear problems in japan, u.s. officials they'll tell us within the hour it is still unlikely our air will be affected. kron 4 news reporter, found an instrument in san francisco which is designed for that very reason to detect radiation. >>reporter: this may look like an ordinary lobby, security on one side and a sign on the other. if this is a secure lobby because of the roof of the building is an instrument that affects radiation. this instrument since above the seventh floor at the bay area air quality in district building. the inflation picks up go straight to a national laboratory in alabama. experts i talked to said radiation have not been picked up and they don't expect to be picked up after the japan explosions. >> at this point we've never had anything of any consequence measured by the instrument >>reporter:. experts tell me particles from those explosions aren't likely to make it to this instrument or san francisco, off the likely break up over the pacific. that is something that will talk more about on
despite the nuclear problems in japan, u.s. officials they'll tell us within the hour it is still unlikely our air will be affected. kron 4 news reporter, found an instrument in san francisco which is designed for that very reason to detect radiation. >>reporter: this may look like an ordinary lobby, security on one side and a sign on the other. if this is a secure lobby because of the roof of the building is an instrument that affects radiation. this instrument since above the seventh...
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that's more radiation than a u.s. worker would face in a career, and what some experts consider lethal. they are anonymous heroism, and it is recognized by the world. people sent tributes via tweets. one man said whatever the closest meddle of honor nobel peace prize, they deserve that. they have wives, children, families facing their own perils outside the evacuation zone. but they wait and watch from afar and worry. >> their dedication to their country and to their work and to their fellow person is really demonstrating a willingness to work through trying conditions to help protect both the country of japan and their fellow citizens. >>> also today japanese auto companies extended shut downs of car assembly plants affected by the country's quake and tsunami. >>> california senator barbara boxer will chair a meeting this afternoon on japan's nuclear crisis, and its potential ramifications for the united states. the environmental protection agency says it will install more electronic monitors along the west coast to
that's more radiation than a u.s. worker would face in a career, and what some experts consider lethal. they are anonymous heroism, and it is recognized by the world. people sent tributes via tweets. one man said whatever the closest meddle of honor nobel peace prize, they deserve that. they have wives, children, families facing their own perils outside the evacuation zone. but they wait and watch from afar and worry. >> their dedication to their country and to their work and to their...
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they starting charter flights for u.s. citizens eager to leave >> bay area residents are trying to help people in japan with many fund-raising efforts. students and parents of an elementary japanese by cultural and bilingual program held a performance. several checks written out with hundred percent of the money raised going to the northern japan earthquake fund. >> students have coin boxes in all their classrooms. the message collectively you have people who care about you. >> student and parents say they scrambled it together to channel their concerns into positive energy. we have a list of several organizations raising money for the earthquake and tsunami victims in japan. we have a link at www.abc7.com. >>> in other news caltrans crews will be back out earlier this morning near big sur where a mudslide closed the road indefinitely. the slide took out a 40-foot section of the two-lane highway 12 miles south of carmel. northbound traffic is closed at the bixby bridge and the cause of the sleird is unclear. there are no s
they starting charter flights for u.s. citizens eager to leave >> bay area residents are trying to help people in japan with many fund-raising efforts. students and parents of an elementary japanese by cultural and bilingual program held a performance. several checks written out with hundred percent of the money raised going to the northern japan earthquake fund. >> students have coin boxes in all their classrooms. the message collectively you have people who care about you....
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u.s. geological survey specialist eric gheist has been monitoring the swell. >> they get going and they're long lasting and can travel across the pacific. only thing going to stop them is a land mass. >> a tsunami is a series of waves created by an under sea earthquake. it happens when a quake thrusts the ocean believe upwards, forcing water above to it rise quickly. and this then races upwards. and the wave travels into shallower water near the coast it slows and grows in high the first part of the tsunami to reach land is a trough of water called a draw back. water near shore move as way from the coast and that water doesn't stay away long returning rapidly and creating potentially devastating surges. tsunamies can travel thousands of miles taking hours to settle. >> there is wave after wave recorded for many hours. >> this animation shows the impact and magnitude of the tsunami following the hansu quake off japan's coast. >> some shore lines are very flat once hit flat regions they can
u.s. geological survey specialist eric gheist has been monitoring the swell. >> they get going and they're long lasting and can travel across the pacific. only thing going to stop them is a land mass. >> a tsunami is a series of waves created by an under sea earthquake. it happens when a quake thrusts the ocean believe upwards, forcing water above to it rise quickly. and this then races upwards. and the wave travels into shallower water near the coast it slows and grows in high the...
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how the u.s. is trying to help keep things cool and why some who know nuclear reactors say there may be more happening than japan is letting on. >> their skills are needed at home, but tonight, members of a japanese search and rescue team are stranded in the bay area. what they were doing here in the first place. >>> and a little later despite all our faults. what happened there could not happen here. what makes quakes in the bay area a lot milder. >> turned out to be a nice day today, but storm clouds are around. what does that mean for the weekend? we'll talk about that coming up. ,,,,,,,, 8 point 9 earthqake... tonight the island nation faces >>> as japan attempts to recover from the massive earthquake, tonight the island nation is facing an even greater threat. a possible nuclear meltdown at three of the country's five plants. radiation levels are elevated and thousands of people have been evacuated, but is japan keeping a critical design flaw from the public? robert lyles talked with an exper
how the u.s. is trying to help keep things cool and why some who know nuclear reactors say there may be more happening than japan is letting on. >> their skills are needed at home, but tonight, members of a japanese search and rescue team are stranded in the bay area. what they were doing here in the first place. >>> and a little later despite all our faults. what happened there could not happen here. what makes quakes in the bay area a lot milder. >> turned out to be a...
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u.s. orders all americans living within 50 miles to evacuate. four times larger than the area officials deemed safe. >> it's not about the quality of information but standards set by the nuclear regulatory commission here in the united states. and the kind of advice it could be giving should this happen in the united states. >> the last resort to manage this crisis would to be bury the reactor and 5,000 tons of concrete like was done at the chernyobl melt down. >> financial markets plunging over the crisis, stocks erased nearly all gains for the year. the dow fell about 2% of the value today. worst drop since last august. the nasdaq and s and p are also down. markets in japan have just opened for the day but have been trading down last few days as well. today in response to japan's nuclear crisis the epa deployed an additional 40 radiation monitors around the pacific rim. one reason, it says is to reassure americans about their safety. the nuclear crisis has grown, so have worries among californians seeing what appears to be failing efforts at t
u.s. orders all americans living within 50 miles to evacuate. four times larger than the area officials deemed safe. >> it's not about the quality of information but standards set by the nuclear regulatory commission here in the united states. and the kind of advice it could be giving should this happen in the united states. >> the last resort to manage this crisis would to be bury the reactor and 5,000 tons of concrete like was done at the chernyobl melt down. >> financial...
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. >> and president obama says he's confident the u.s. will be able to transfer control in libya to an international coalition. nato is sorting out a political agreement to lead the mission. president obama made comments hours after an american air force jelt crashed into rebel-held territory in eastern liba. both crew members ejected safely brit struck the ground. the pentagon blames mechanical failure, forces continue to bomb military targets and enforce a no-fly zone. and the fourth night in a row, later muammar gaddafi denounced the bombing and vowed his forces will quote, beat them. >> and secretary of state hillary clinton talk was diane sawyer in the first interview since military intervention began in liba. you can watch it right after this newscast at 5:30 and later tonight on night line. >> and coming up, michael finney looks at positions of america's health care reform about to go into affect in the second year. >> and where bay area drivers were nailed in a sting operation for failing to stop for pedestrian autos and steve job
. >> and president obama says he's confident the u.s. will be able to transfer control in libya to an international coalition. nato is sorting out a political agreement to lead the mission. president obama made comments hours after an american air force jelt crashed into rebel-held territory in eastern liba. both crew members ejected safely brit struck the ground. the pentagon blames mechanical failure, forces continue to bomb military targets and enforce a no-fly zone. and the fourth...
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president obama said he is heart broken by the loss of life and offered u.s. assistance. we will have an update tonight on the news and any time on our home page under the tsunami page. that's the news for now. find us any time online. tmz is up next here on tv 37. -- 36.
president obama said he is heart broken by the loss of life and offered u.s. assistance. we will have an update tonight on the news and any time on our home page under the tsunami page. that's the news for now. find us any time online. tmz is up next here on tv 37. -- 36.
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the u.s. coast guard surveyed the damage in crescent city by helicopter, and they provided this footage for us. at least six boats are confirmed sunk and docks and moorings have been destroyed. repeated surges tossed beats for 24 hours. the harbor master estimates damage to be between 25 to $25 million. appears to be a more significant event than the last tsunami to hit kris crescent city in 2006. >>> a bay area man's attempt to fly back here from tokyo. those who made it back were greet with an emotional homecoming. dozens lost their home this more than after a fire in albany. and a celebration of earth during everything irish on market street. >> leigh: hi there. i'm leigh glaser. plenty of sunshine across the bay area today. you may have noticed in the past couple hours high clouds streaming cross the region. look for >> closed captioning brought to >> closed captioning brought to >> alan: a sunnyvale maintenance desperately trying to get out of japan. he and his family were scheduled to fl
the u.s. coast guard surveyed the damage in crescent city by helicopter, and they provided this footage for us. at least six boats are confirmed sunk and docks and moorings have been destroyed. repeated surges tossed beats for 24 hours. the harbor master estimates damage to be between 25 to $25 million. appears to be a more significant event than the last tsunami to hit kris crescent city in 2006. >>> a bay area man's attempt to fly back here from tokyo. those who made it back were...
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. >> they say there is no concern that radiation from japan will drift into the u.s. but that has not stopped people from trying to stock up on potassium iodide. children are most at risk. it does not protect other organs. pharmacies and other suppliers say they are sold out. in just a few minutes we will have a complete report including an agency in the bay area. jana katsuyama is in tokyo right now. she was talking to her newsroom earlier when a 6.1 earthquake rocks japan. >> the computer started swaying back and forth. the whole room was moving could we have an aftershock which really felt big. it is difficult to relax because you never know when another will be coming. >> you can read jana's blog on our website at ktvu.com. >>> each day we see more stunning images. a photographer took this picture of a house floating several miles two days after the earthquake and tsunami struck. this was taken from a navy helicopter searching for survivors. >> the defense department released this video at an airbase in northern japan. military personnel were taking cover. the tsu
. >> they say there is no concern that radiation from japan will drift into the u.s. but that has not stopped people from trying to stock up on potassium iodide. children are most at risk. it does not protect other organs. pharmacies and other suppliers say they are sold out. in just a few minutes we will have a complete report including an agency in the bay area. jana katsuyama is in tokyo right now. she was talking to her newsroom earlier when a 6.1 earthquake rocks japan. >> the...
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. >>> u.s. defense secretary robert gates say the pents gone will turn over control of the libyan mission. >> we expect to in days turn over the primary responsibility to others. we will continue to support the coalition. we will be a member of the coalition and have a military role in the coalition but not the preeminent role. >> it will be lead by the french or british or nato. president obama feels very strongly about limiting america's role in the operation against moammar gadhafi. the assaults that gab saturday have so far succeeded in scattering an isolated gadhafi's forces. >>> now to our continuing coverage of the crisis in japan. over night an evacuation order is in place at one of the nuclear reactor plants. the reactor could be overheating. over the weekend a sudden surge of pressure almost lead to the release of radio active gas in the atmosphere. >>> we are getting our first look at a miraculous rescue nine days after the earthquake and tsunami. we first tole you on mornings on two
. >>> u.s. defense secretary robert gates say the pents gone will turn over control of the libyan mission. >> we expect to in days turn over the primary responsibility to others. we will continue to support the coalition. we will be a member of the coalition and have a military role in the coalition but not the preeminent role. >> it will be lead by the french or british or nato. president obama feels very strongly about limiting america's role in the operation against...
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the u.s. says it expects to turn control of the libyan military mission over to the french or the british in just a matter of days. this after several days of pounding by coalition forces in the air and on the sea. a top france official said it's likely to be a long one. we have a live report from washington on where the united states stand this morning, coming up. >>> more smoke seen at that damaged nuclear power plant. >> more smoke came from the reactor. officials say it probably killed more than 18,000 people. the world bank says it could take five years to rebuild and cost $235 billion. you can support disaster relief efforts. text the red cross to donate $10. >>> the barry bonds trial, we've been talking about it for years now starts in just a few hours. ann is in san francisco where jury selection is the first step. finally getting it going. good morning, ann. >> reporter: that's right. jury selection will be at 8:30 this morning. dozens of them filled out questionnaires and this mornin
the u.s. says it expects to turn control of the libyan military mission over to the french or the british in just a matter of days. this after several days of pounding by coalition forces in the air and on the sea. a top france official said it's likely to be a long one. we have a live report from washington on where the united states stand this morning, coming up. >>> more smoke seen at that damaged nuclear power plant. >> more smoke came from the reactor. officials say it...
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u.s. helicopter crews returning from elite missions have tested positive for radiation and had to be decontaminated, some given potassium iodide pills as a precaution. millions spent a fourth night with little food and water in freezing temperatures. concerned relatives wait in long lines at evacuation centers for any word of their missing loved ones. this come fears her only son is dead -- this woman fears her only son is dead. people saw the tsunami wash him away in his car. rescue crews around the world are searching for survivors and there are moments of triumph. a man was pulled alive from the rubble after being buried for four days and a 70-year-old woman was also rescued. >>> new quakes continue to rock japan. charlie d'agata felt a 6.0 magnitude earthquake when he was reporting live with us. >> what are happening to these refugees, where are they going? [ pause ] >> well... >> reporter: i don't know did the camera just move there? because we had aftershocks. the camera did move, ye
u.s. helicopter crews returning from elite missions have tested positive for radiation and had to be decontaminated, some given potassium iodide pills as a precaution. millions spent a fourth night with little food and water in freezing temperatures. concerned relatives wait in long lines at evacuation centers for any word of their missing loved ones. this come fears her only son is dead -- this woman fears her only son is dead. people saw the tsunami wash him away in his car. rescue crews...
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barbour has the latest. >> reporter: at the u.s. military has key allies such as france and great billion -- great britain launching misfiles. present record, was speaking from brazil and says the u.s. will not have to come again. he will not idly stand by (no audio) >> vicki: we are having some audio issues. hours after the attack the leader it went on the tv and said that he would defend himself. >> (foreign language) they will try to defend themselves against the united nations charter. all targets will be exclusively in danger. the better training -- mediterranean decision is irresponsible. >> vicki: they are organizing new stations to think twice sending people to libya. they're telling americans to leave the country immediately. radiation is coming into food. coming up we will surely help japan it is now hoping that the six like water and milk. >>bryan: as a strong storm moving in. wind warnings. torrential rain tonight. let you know how long it to less come up. pride that stormy weather is headed into the bay area. the wind i
barbour has the latest. >> reporter: at the u.s. military has key allies such as france and great billion -- great britain launching misfiles. present record, was speaking from brazil and says the u.s. will not have to come again. he will not idly stand by (no audio) >> vicki: we are having some audio issues. hours after the attack the leader it went on the tv and said that he would defend himself. >> (foreign language) they will try to defend themselves against the united...
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the white house says the u.s. senate allies are taking steps to isolate gadahfi. >> to put pressure on him to pressure those around him to realize their days are numbered. the days of this regime are numbered and they may want to reconsider where they stand. >> today, secretary of state hillary clinton and defense secretary robert gates briefed members of congress on the conflict in libya. toured the academy eight days before the libyan uprising began. an academy spokesman said his son would not have learned anything on that tour that would have helped their military. >>> the war of words continue at the state capital today. governor jerry brown broke off negotiations yesterday. he said he could not agree to the concessions the gop demanded in exchange for their vote to hold a special election on tax extensions. today, lawmakers from both parties exchanged jabs over the stalemate. >> you would think the minority party would grant people the opportunity to see if they want to avoid deeper cuts or extending taxes an
the white house says the u.s. senate allies are taking steps to isolate gadahfi. >> to put pressure on him to pressure those around him to realize their days are numbered. the days of this regime are numbered and they may want to reconsider where they stand. >> today, secretary of state hillary clinton and defense secretary robert gates briefed members of congress on the conflict in libya. toured the academy eight days before the libyan uprising began. an academy spokesman said his...
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two u.s. search and rescue teams are on the ground to assist operations from dozens of other countries. 75-member u.s. teams include at least 12 rescue dogs from los angeles. >> the united states will continue to offer any assistance we can as japan recovers from multiple disasters. we will stand with the people of japan in the difficult days ahead. >> reporter: tensions are also high for those trying to get in touch with loved ones. >> the phones were busy all the time. there was no way we could connect. >> reporter: helicopters are using the deck of the uss ronald reagan as a staging area. meantime, a second hydrogen explosion at the nuclear plant raised fears of a complete meltdown. 17 u.s. military personnel returning were exposed to low levels of radiation. the disaster has sparked questions about nuclear energy use. >> i don't think right after a major environmental catastrophe is a good time to be making american domestic policy. i think we ought to concentrate on helping the japanese a
two u.s. search and rescue teams are on the ground to assist operations from dozens of other countries. 75-member u.s. teams include at least 12 rescue dogs from los angeles. >> the united states will continue to offer any assistance we can as japan recovers from multiple disasters. we will stand with the people of japan in the difficult days ahead. >> reporter: tensions are also high for those trying to get in touch with loved ones. >> the phones were busy all the time. there...
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president obama also said one u.s. carrier is already in japan and another is on its way from syngapore to provide aid. another u.s. ship is now on its way to the marianas island in the pacific. at latest check there was no damage to marianas or in guam. >> fema is fully activated and is coordinating with state and local officials to support these regions as necessary. let me just stress that if people are told to evacuate, do as you are told. >> the the coast guard says it is positioning crews along the west coast to conduct damage survey missions as needed. >>> back here in the bay area many people want to help those affected by the massive quake. john sasaki has how the bay area is helping out. >> reporter: right here at the sycamore congregation is already getting ready to help out. there's a massive explosion at the complex after the earthquake. there video shows how huge the explosion was. the woman we met was very upset over that incident. >> i was trying to get contact with my family. but the line was so busy t
president obama also said one u.s. carrier is already in japan and another is on its way from syngapore to provide aid. another u.s. ship is now on its way to the marianas island in the pacific. at latest check there was no damage to marianas or in guam. >> fema is fully activated and is coordinating with state and local officials to support these regions as necessary. let me just stress that if people are told to evacuate, do as you are told. >> the the coast guard says it is...
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a travel warning today for u.s. citizens, not to go to japan unless absolutely necessary. flights have resume in japan. 1200 american citizens are in the northeastern part of the country. >> in the bay area, the red cross and san francisco leaders are coordinating fund raising efforts for earthquake and tsunami victims in japan. they have met with a representative from the japanese consulate who told them there is an immediate need. the red cross say the best way to help is donating money. >> the best way to help is to provide a donation so we could purchase the supplies on the ground in japan. >> the red cross says an easy way to donate is text red cross to 90999 and that will donate $10 to that relief fund. a crew arrived in tokyo late saturday night. ktvu's janet is live via skype where it is 10:00 a.m. in the morning there. what is it like in tokyo and is there a sense in tokyo that country is ipcrisis? >> reporter: absolutely. as soon as we touched down on sunday, one day ahead here, it was everywhere. you saw people going through, it was crowded and on the streets in
a travel warning today for u.s. citizens, not to go to japan unless absolutely necessary. flights have resume in japan. 1200 american citizens are in the northeastern part of the country. >> in the bay area, the red cross and san francisco leaders are coordinating fund raising efforts for earthquake and tsunami victims in japan. they have met with a representative from the japanese consulate who told them there is an immediate need. the red cross say the best way to help is donating...
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the u.s. administration to explain what is going on to people. we have not had straight talks in the japanese industry on this to expect more of the u.s. government. >> officials say these store shore dmotz face a significant health threat. academics do say japan and parts of aishar at right after this ook well, hundreds of kilo meters depending on wind. so there is a stigma. when you can't see, touch or feel a threat it becomes more ominous. but traces of it is all we have coming our way, they say. trace autos kinds of radiation we're likely to be exposed to are less than you'd get during an x ray or a high level flight. nothing of serious concerns. >> so this is loud and clear. remember, from end of world war ii, dozens of nuclear bombs were tested in the pacific, more potent radiation reached our shores from tests than we'll see from japan. and we're still here. >> so far no aircraft or passengers entering today tested positive for radiation. dedoctors are being used by u.s. customs and bor
the u.s. administration to explain what is going on to people. we have not had straight talks in the japanese industry on this to expect more of the u.s. government. >> officials say these store shore dmotz face a significant health threat. academics do say japan and parts of aishar at right after this ook well, hundreds of kilo meters depending on wind. so there is a stigma. when you can't see, touch or feel a threat it becomes more ominous. but traces of it is all we have coming our...
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president obama says the u.s. will help the country. >> the images of destruction, flooding coming out of japan is heartbreaking. >> the city of over 12 million people major disruption. public transportation shut down. the city's two major airports closed. total damage is still being assessed but the dollar figure is expected to be astonishing. >> we asked the people of japan to continue to be cautious and vigilant, and we ask the people of japan to act calmly. >> japan's earthquake is the fifth largest in the world since the u.s. started keeping records in the 1900s. the strongest was a magnitude 9.5 in chile back in 1960. four years later a magnitude 9.2 in alaska. japan's quake quick triggered tsunami warnings in 50 nations along the pacific. just to give you an idea how strong, it was stronger here in the bay area. >> tsunami triggered warning sirens at dawn today. sheriff's deputies went door to door telling people to get to higher ground. officials say the tsunami caused severe damage to the harbor in cresce
president obama says the u.s. will help the country. >> the images of destruction, flooding coming out of japan is heartbreaking. >> the city of over 12 million people major disruption. public transportation shut down. the city's two major airports closed. total damage is still being assessed but the dollar figure is expected to be astonishing. >> we asked the people of japan to continue to be cautious and vigilant, and we ask the people of japan to act calmly. >>...
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president obama says the u.s. will help the country. >> the images of destruction, flooding coming out of japan is heartbreaking. >> the city of over 12 million people major disruption. public transportation shut down. the city's two major airports closed. total damage is still being assessed but the dollar figure is expected to be astonishing. >> we asked the people of japan to continue to be cautious and vigilant, and we ask the people of japan to act calmly. >> japan's earthquake is the fifth largest in the world since the u.s. started keeping records in the 1900s. the strongest was a magnitude 9.5 in chile back in 1960. four years later a magnitude 9.2 in alaska. japan's quake quick triggered tsunami warnings in 50 nations along the pacific. just to give you an idea how strong, it was stronger here in the bay area. >> tsunami triggered warning sirens at dawn today. sheriff's deputies went door to door telling people to get to higher ground. officials say the tsunami caused severe damage to the harbor in cresce
president obama says the u.s. will help the country. >> the images of destruction, flooding coming out of japan is heartbreaking. >> the city of over 12 million people major disruption. public transportation shut down. the city's two major airports closed. total damage is still being assessed but the dollar figure is expected to be astonishing. >> we asked the people of japan to continue to be cautious and vigilant, and we ask the people of japan to act calmly. >>...
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abc7's janelle wang joins us with what is happening. >> u.s. customs and border protection is now testing some passengers and cargo at some airports around the country. they won't say which airport specifically, but we are hearing reports of los angeles, seattle, dallas and new york. the department of homeland security says so far all tests for radiation are negative. >> in an exercise of caution and just to make sure that everyone remains safe, we are doing screening of passengers and/or cargo if there happens to be even a blip in terms of radiation. we have seen no radiation by the way, even on coming cargo or passengers that comes close to reaching a harmful level. >> reporter: right now a forecast by the comprehensive nuclear test ban treaty organization shows how the radiation plume from the failing nuclear reactor in japan is drifting across the pacific, over the islands today and then arriving in southern california tomorrow. but experts believe it will also be detected in sacramento. folks arriving from japan and into sfo this morning s
abc7's janelle wang joins us with what is happening. >> u.s. customs and border protection is now testing some passengers and cargo at some airports around the country. they won't say which airport specifically, but we are hearing reports of los angeles, seattle, dallas and new york. the department of homeland security says so far all tests for radiation are negative. >> in an exercise of caution and just to make sure that everyone remains safe, we are doing screening of passengers...
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senator barbara boxer didn't use a cell phone but she did send a letter to ask a favor of major u.s. wireless company. she asked sprint, t-mobile and the others to speed up delivery of mobile charity donations to japan. boxer says kit often take up to 90 days for that money to reach a disaster zone. she is asking copies to expedite the process considering the huge need in japan. boxer said the wireless companies managed to do that during the haiti crisis and hope they will do it again in japan. in a few minutes, we'll take you 35 a fundraising event that's happening live in san francisco. tracy grant is there dog a relief rally. we'll take you there live. >>> elsewhere around the world, a warning to libyan leader moammar gadhafi from president obama. his message, stop the military attacks on libyan civilians. the president addressed the nation today and said if a cease fire isn't implemented, the united states will take part in military action against gadhafi's regime mr. obama didn't mention specifics but officials have said previously that the american air forces could join with pa
senator barbara boxer didn't use a cell phone but she did send a letter to ask a favor of major u.s. wireless company. she asked sprint, t-mobile and the others to speed up delivery of mobile charity donations to japan. boxer says kit often take up to 90 days for that money to reach a disaster zone. she is asking copies to expedite the process considering the huge need in japan. boxer said the wireless companies managed to do that during the haiti crisis and hope they will do it again in japan....
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nuclear rebeing a nor japan that was damaged through the earthquake, the cooling unit was damaged, the u.s. will military is now spending a replacement in that nuclear power plant. radiation levels a,000 times normal and 75,000 have been evacuated. >> and a sports star is responding to the disaster in his hometown, as well. matsui is one of many japanese players worried about his loved ones at home. raj is in scottsdale, but you had a chance to catch up with matsui? >> reporter: we are in the middle of arizona for baseball spring training but baseball not the topic of conversation here. everyone talking about the tsunami and earthquake and one of japan's biggest superstars is here with us in the desert. we spent some time with him earlier today. matsui, a huge superstar in japan, a big superstar with the yankees. this is his first season here with the oakland a's. he'll be living in the bay area, but in the offseason, he lives in tokyo. needless to say, very emotional today concerned about his friends and family overseas and their safety. will they are okay. however, matsui such an inspira
nuclear rebeing a nor japan that was damaged through the earthquake, the cooling unit was damaged, the u.s. will military is now spending a replacement in that nuclear power plant. radiation levels a,000 times normal and 75,000 have been evacuated. >> and a sports star is responding to the disaster in his hometown, as well. matsui is one of many japanese players worried about his loved ones at home. raj is in scottsdale, but you had a chance to catch up with matsui? >> reporter: we...
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japanese meteorologists are calling this quake a 7.9, but just within the past 45 minutes, the u.s. upgraded that to 8.8. japanese television network showed employees stumbling around as books and papers came crashing down on them. the tsunami threat is not limited to japan. for a better understanding of what that means, we go live to roberta gonzalez who is standing by. roberta. >> i am getting off the television from the west coast. in addition, i verified this with the national weather service. they have not even had the time to print this out yet, but now in effect, a tsunami watch for the entire west coast. this does include from the canadian, washington border as far south as california and the mexican border. so indeed now a tsunami watch in effect for the san francisco bay coastline. what does that mean? we just don't know at this particular time yet. this is a fluid situation in which the national weather service, the tsunami center are watching the bowies and as the waves approach the bowies, we'll get a good indication on the height, the size of these waves as they head t
japanese meteorologists are calling this quake a 7.9, but just within the past 45 minutes, the u.s. upgraded that to 8.8. japanese television network showed employees stumbling around as books and papers came crashing down on them. the tsunami threat is not limited to japan. for a better understanding of what that means, we go live to roberta gonzalez who is standing by. roberta. >> i am getting off the television from the west coast. in addition, i verified this with the national weather...
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it is unclear what role the u.s. military will play. >>> as we told you a bit earlier here, 20 minutes ago, officials in japan reported more smoke rising from a nuclear reactor at the fukushima power plant t. is coming from the buildings where crews have been working around the clock to cool the overheated reactors with water. nuclear officials say it could take weeks to stabilize the situation. >>> a bay area man gave us a unique look inside of the power plant where they are scrambling to hold off a meltdown. a fellow engineer at the plant. he told us about the problems he discovered this more than 10 years ago. >> i just did a routine survey. >> reporter: the man in the faded picture is this man 30 years ago. the former engineer's first time inside of a nuclear reactor at the fukushima power plant. >> they had to take the fuel out and drain it down and clean it up and put a lead work platform down there. they sent american workers over to do the job. suck up the radiation. >> reporter: it is the same plant where la
it is unclear what role the u.s. military will play. >>> as we told you a bit earlier here, 20 minutes ago, officials in japan reported more smoke rising from a nuclear reactor at the fukushima power plant t. is coming from the buildings where crews have been working around the clock to cool the overheated reactors with water. nuclear officials say it could take weeks to stabilize the situation. >>> a bay area man gave us a unique look inside of the power plant where they are...
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i'm a u.s. citizen now. >> she was put on another flight and southwest has apologized for the incident. the council on american islamic relations says it wants an investigation. >> one of the world's best-known muslims is fighting for freedom two of american hikers jailed in iran. boxer mohammed ali sent a letter to supreme leader ayatollah khomeni asking for release of josh fattal and josh bower. ali's letter asks as a brother in islam to show mercy and compassion for the two hiker autos still, coming up tonight at 6:30 the threat of a nuclear melt down in japan, deepening impact its having tonight on the financial markets. >> and a new look at potential for a catastrophic earthquake in the bay area. and city that has done the most to get ready for r r ñññññi >>> emergency helicopters just finished dropping water on two nuclear reactors in japan, a last ditch effort to prevent a complete melt down. defense forces carried out four water drops on reactors and officials believe spent fuel rod
i'm a u.s. citizen now. >> she was put on another flight and southwest has apologized for the incident. the council on american islamic relations says it wants an investigation. >> one of the world's best-known muslims is fighting for freedom two of american hikers jailed in iran. boxer mohammed ali sent a letter to supreme leader ayatollah khomeni asking for release of josh fattal and josh bower. ali's letter asks as a brother in islam to show mercy and compassion for the two hiker...
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concerns about shipping, supply chains, digging in and bringing u.s. stocks down. even apple previously immune to all things recession realitied says it will delay planned production of the ipad 2 in the japanese market. it was scheduled for release on the 25th of this month. apple shares down about 2.5% today on the news. more news from the auto industry. one day after announcing plans to shut down production in japan, toyota along with sub rue say they'll scale down production at their american plants as well. the concern is how quickly they can get parts from japan to the american dealerships. japan, the largest supplier of silicon, which the chips are made from that make all these devices. tonight at 6:00, we'll take a look at why that may mean we have to live with fewer gadgets. >> for complete coverage, just go to our website. we have a special section with complete images of the destruction as well as is recovery and a interviews. >>> still ahead, the talk of the internet. a student video posted within hours of the japanese tsunami. it's sparking outranl and
concerns about shipping, supply chains, digging in and bringing u.s. stocks down. even apple previously immune to all things recession realitied says it will delay planned production of the ipad 2 in the japanese market. it was scheduled for release on the 25th of this month. apple shares down about 2.5% today on the news. more news from the auto industry. one day after announcing plans to shut down production in japan, toyota along with sub rue say they'll scale down production at their...
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president barack obama today not spelling out exactly the u.s. role. >> i want to be clear about what we will not be doing. the united states is not going to deploy troops into libya. and we are not going to use force to go beyond a well-defined goal. specifically the protection of civilians in libya. >>catherine: khaddafi is rejecting the threats, trying to outmaneuver the west with this declaration of a ceasefire. observers say, some rebels are reporting they are still being attacked. >>jacqueline: live look outside, the heavy rains today moving up to the sierra and turning into heavy snow. we will talk about the sierra and rain locally this weekend coming up in a bit. >>jacqueline: a live look outside westbound 80 at crystal springs. but as the cars they apart. he could see the snow piling up on the cars. if that's because there's been a nasty accident on the interstate. 30 to 40 cars involved in the accident. traffic is park for the next four hours as the work to clear it. if not the time to go to the sierra this evening. it's not going to be
president barack obama today not spelling out exactly the u.s. role. >> i want to be clear about what we will not be doing. the united states is not going to deploy troops into libya. and we are not going to use force to go beyond a well-defined goal. specifically the protection of civilians in libya. >>catherine: khaddafi is rejecting the threats, trying to outmaneuver the west with this declaration of a ceasefire. observers say, some rebels are reporting they are still being...
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stay with us. >>> a u.s. supreme court justice on on the wrong side of the law, justice scalia has been ticketed for causing a pileup. he was driving to work and collided with a vehicle in front of him. that triggered a chain reaction. the justice's car was towed from the scene. ka l he was ticketed for following too closely. he can pay a small fine or n coe in cot. we're back in a moment with the big game between the giants and a's tonight. stay with us fmpltz ♪ that airline is gonna nail that frequent flyer with restrictions when he tries to use his miles. ♪ that's a lot of red tape! step on it! [ tires screech ] ♪ i can't escape the red tape! now you can with rapid rewards! come on! [ tires screech ] [ male announcer ] join rapid rewards and enjoy unlimited reward seats, no blackout dates, and no red tape. ♪ >>> good evening. they were about half the fans in oakland tonight, but with the a's hosting the giants, still a nice showing. about 20,000 on hand. the second of three exhibitions before openi
stay with us. >>> a u.s. supreme court justice on on the wrong side of the law, justice scalia has been ticketed for causing a pileup. he was driving to work and collided with a vehicle in front of him. that triggered a chain reaction. the justice's car was towed from the scene. ka l he was ticketed for following too closely. he can pay a small fine or n coe in cot. we're back in a moment with the big game between the giants and a's tonight. stay with us fmpltz ♪ that airline is...
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the u.s. pacific command reports all u.s. service members have been accounted for and there are no reports of injuries. the u.s. is preparing to send aid to japan while the federal emergency management agency help. president obama will held a priestly scheduled news conference later this morning. it's taking on a lot more urgency as we understand more about the full scope of this disaster. reporting live from washington, d.c. alison burns. >>> time now 5:25 google once again is doing its part to help out with earthquake relief efforts. google launched its person finder page to help people connect with their loved ones and friend in japan. the page is both in english and japanese. so far 2800 people have submitted their information. google launched the person finder page a couple weeks ago responding to that deadly earthquake. >> just to get you caught up if you are joining us the epicenter of japan's earthquake was 81 miles east of cindie city. we have video inside a building when it hit. we us a major power outage own gas le
the u.s. pacific command reports all u.s. service members have been accounted for and there are no reports of injuries. the u.s. is preparing to send aid to japan while the federal emergency management agency help. president obama will held a priestly scheduled news conference later this morning. it's taking on a lot more urgency as we understand more about the full scope of this disaster. reporting live from washington, d.c. alison burns. >>> time now 5:25 google once again is doing...
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the u.s. passion protects america's nuclear weapons has deployed a team of experts to monitor these radiation risks and reportedly this team includes a crew from the lawrence livermore lab. the japanese government is warning people living within 19 miles to stay inside or evacuate. a bay area expert tells us, it is too early to tell what the impact will be. >> at this point in time it is very hard to judge any situation. the worst-case scenario is that we see more radiation released from the nuclear power plants. at this point we don't have sufficient information to assess where it is going. >> there is a local impact here. the problems in japan have californians concerned about the two nuclear power plants here in this state. one in san onofre south of orange county in oceanside. the other in san luis obispo. both reactors were built to withstand a 7.0 quake. the one in japan was 9.0. >> thousands of no one and nowhere to turn, a few lucky families have been able to make it out of the island
the u.s. passion protects america's nuclear weapons has deployed a team of experts to monitor these radiation risks and reportedly this team includes a crew from the lawrence livermore lab. the japanese government is warning people living within 19 miles to stay inside or evacuate. a bay area expert tells us, it is too early to tell what the impact will be. >> at this point in time it is very hard to judge any situation. the worst-case scenario is that we see more radiation released from...
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today, u.s. officials also urged americans to move farther away from the troubled power plant. than japanese leaders have been advising. kris sanchez has more. >> americans hearing that advice to get farther away would be wise to follow it as the focus now has shifted to a reactor that is considered stable. meanwhile, they doused the power plant with water from above until they were grounded by spiking radiation levels. japan doubled the number of workers heading into the plant to assess the situation. all this time, the japanese had been telling people to stay 12 miles away, but that may not be far enough. >> american citizens in japan evacuate, those american citizens within a 50-mile radius of the reactors evacuate from that area. this is the same advice that the nrc would give if this incident were taking place in thenit uni states. >> how u.s. military pilots are not being allowed within that radius of the plant except for the ones who are going to assist in some relief missions. they are getting those iodine tablets. as the white house delivers the urgent message to get a
today, u.s. officials also urged americans to move farther away from the troubled power plant. than japanese leaders have been advising. kris sanchez has more. >> americans hearing that advice to get farther away would be wise to follow it as the focus now has shifted to a reactor that is considered stable. meanwhile, they doused the power plant with water from above until they were grounded by spiking radiation levels. japan doubled the number of workers heading into the plant to assess...
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this is out of italy where british and u.s. jet to converge on the air base for operations. 200 libyans have are ride in sicily. let's go to just team for more on what's happening. >> reporter: the forger less than had been felled by libya will be released today. the spokesman for the turkish embassy says they were turned over to the turkish ambassador and are expected to cross the border today. libyan authorities say the journalists were captured during fighting in eastern part of the country last week. good news is they will be released today. to 6:09 a.m. the news will be right back. >> darya: the average price of gas in the united states has jumped again by 75 over two weeks. 765 higher than we were paying last year. let look around the bay. the average in san francisco $4.20, san jose $3.98, oakland $3.97. we will be right back. [ banker ] when ashley's violin teacher told her parents she was gifted, they were thrilled. she's a natural vibrato. oh. we started saving for this music camp in vermont. so i told them about some
this is out of italy where british and u.s. jet to converge on the air base for operations. 200 libyans have are ride in sicily. let's go to just team for more on what's happening. >> reporter: the forger less than had been felled by libya will be released today. the spokesman for the turkish embassy says they were turned over to the turkish ambassador and are expected to cross the border today. libyan authorities say the journalists were captured during fighting in eastern part of the...
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the plane was taking off -- taking off when it crashed. >>> a u.s. congressman said this morning that pakistan has dropped charges against raymond davis and he's flying home with the u.s. ambassador to pakistan. davis was accused of killing two pakistani men who he says tried to rob him. they were ordered to pay $2 million to end the dispute. >>> a prominent muslim and icon has joined the effort to get two hikers freed. today, muhammed ali addressed a letter that he wrote to the prime minister there to release shawn bauer and josh fattal who were arrested in 2009. sarah shourd was released in september after ali wrote a similar letter. the next court date is set for may. >>> the state and senate both have votes on -- have both ons the governor's -- have both have votes on the governor's plan on the budget proposal today. >>> we've just learned in the past few minutes that the victim of a shooting in oakland this morning has die. it happened about 8:0 and west and 37th -- 8:0 at west and 37th street. when police arrived, they found a man and woman wer
the plane was taking off -- taking off when it crashed. >>> a u.s. congressman said this morning that pakistan has dropped charges against raymond davis and he's flying home with the u.s. ambassador to pakistan. davis was accused of killing two pakistani men who he says tried to rob him. they were ordered to pay $2 million to end the dispute. >>> a prominent muslim and icon has joined the effort to get two hikers freed. today, muhammed ali addressed a letter that he wrote to...
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abc7's janelle wang joins us with what is happening. >> u.s. customs and border protection is now testing some passengers and cargo at some airports around the country. they won't say which airport specifically, but we are hearing reports of los angeles, seattle, dallas and new york. the department of homeland security says so far all tests for radiation are negative. >> in an exercise of caution and just to make sure that everyone remains safe, we are doing screening of passengers and/or cargo if there happens to be even a blip in terms of radiation. we have seen no radiation by the way, even on coming cargo or passengers that comes close to reaching a harmful level. >> reporter: right now a forecast by the comprehensive nuclear test ban treaty organization shows how the radiation plume from the failing nuclear reactor in japan is drifting across the pacific, over the islands today and then arriving in southern california tomorrow. but experts believe it will also be detected in sacramento. folks arriving from japan and into sfo this morning s
abc7's janelle wang joins us with what is happening. >> u.s. customs and border protection is now testing some passengers and cargo at some airports around the country. they won't say which airport specifically, but we are hearing reports of los angeles, seattle, dallas and new york. the department of homeland security says so far all tests for radiation are negative. >> in an exercise of caution and just to make sure that everyone remains safe, we are doing screening of passengers...
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the u.s. is now telling american citizens living within 50 miles of the power plant to leave the area. >> damage to the core of the three units units 1, 2 and 3 has been confirmed. >> reporter: but workers at the plant are confident they can avoid a meltdown saying they have almost restored electricity to the reactor. that would power up the electric water pumps used to keep the nuclear fuel rods cool. radiation levels have risen in nearby towns. and very slight increases can be detected as far away as tokyo. officials say it's not enough to be dangerous but many people are avoiding the city. at the united nations the city council held a moment of silence for the victims in japan. the u.n. is helping to coordinate the relief efforts sending in aid and rescue crews from around the world. in the town of okinahu, british and american rescue crews are searching for survivors. >> hello, can you hear me? make a noise. >> trying to access underneath what you can see. very, very difficult conditions.
the u.s. is now telling american citizens living within 50 miles of the power plant to leave the area. >> damage to the core of the three units units 1, 2 and 3 has been confirmed. >> reporter: but workers at the plant are confident they can avoid a meltdown saying they have almost restored electricity to the reactor. that would power up the electric water pumps used to keep the nuclear fuel rods cool. radiation levels have risen in nearby towns. and very slight increases can be...
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. ♪ >> closed captioning brought to >> closed captioning brought to >>> u.s. crews are now arriving in japan to assist in the disaster plan. the search and rescue teams have been dispatched. one of the teams from los angeles will bring about a dozen rescue dogs. as we mentioned, the uss ronald regan and two other ships are parked off the coast of japan. helicopters are using the deck of the carrier as a staging area to deliver supplies to the camps. >>> in a travel alert, they warned americans not to make unnecessary trips to japan. at san francisco international airport we caught up with several people catching a flat -- a flight into osaka, not affected by the earthquake. many are trying to get home to family. >> i have been looking on-line to friends. that's reassuring. when you live in japan, you get used to the earthquake, but nothing of this magnitude. >> it is the biggest experience and i am expecting a lot of aftershocks. >> delta airlines has resumed a full flight schedule to and from japan. >>> a total of three boats have been pulled out of the harbo
. ♪ >> closed captioning brought to >> closed captioning brought to >>> u.s. crews are now arriving in japan to assist in the disaster plan. the search and rescue teams have been dispatched. one of the teams from los angeles will bring about a dozen rescue dogs. as we mentioned, the uss ronald regan and two other ships are parked off the coast of japan. helicopters are using the deck of the carrier as a staging area to deliver supplies to the camps. >>> in a...
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the u.s. surgeon general here tell us people here do not need to worry about the fallout but she understands. >> i'm not sure there is a level of need right now in certainly the health officers are monitoring. we are monitoring and will alert the public if there is ever a real threat. >> potassium iodine can cause side effects so people should check with their doctors before using it. >>> california state university students studying in japan are now being asked to return home. csu says some students are not in areas directly effected by the earthquake or tsunami, but possible shortages in food and other supplies and of course the increasing risk of radiation are cause for concern. uc berkeley has 17 students studying in japan. they are not required to come home at this point. 35 students from stanford who are given the option to return are on their way back. >>> steady rain is falling in a wet week in the bay area. tara moriarty is on storm watch for us this morning. tara, where are you and w
the u.s. surgeon general here tell us people here do not need to worry about the fallout but she understands. >> i'm not sure there is a level of need right now in certainly the health officers are monitoring. we are monitoring and will alert the public if there is ever a real threat. >> potassium iodine can cause side effects so people should check with their doctors before using it. >>> california state university students studying in japan are now being asked to return...
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japan's ambassador to the u.s. said he is gratified five p l: have support from all around look. >> only countries and regions are extending 52 can hear the >>vicki: live view of japan shows this edition of the place. off fishing or rick for his role. as the tremors continue, japan's stock market dropped considerably monday morning in tokyo. the central the have-more than $185 billion to help keep the fable. if the central rifle financial institutions lonely to leave the massive demands. clinton continues the city's harlem. no people living thing in the search cardiff family proves lifted to both >>reporter: >> clear >>reporter: relive that what is laughingly. it is one of the team that say when mr. just hours of work. >> can to find the court rather than where it should be if it meant to see. >>reporter: a real fast to recover the of the her at fuel, oil and battery acid from leaking into the harbor. >> divers are working to patch up all leaks. we will treat each go to surface with proper to cut ashley who belong
japan's ambassador to the u.s. said he is gratified five p l: have support from all around look. >> only countries and regions are extending 52 can hear the >>vicki: live view of japan shows this edition of the place. off fishing or rick for his role. as the tremors continue, japan's stock market dropped considerably monday morning in tokyo. the central the have-more than $185 billion to help keep the fable. if the central rifle financial institutions lonely to leave the massive...